Forensic Sciences: Firearms Unit

The facts, interview, forensic reports and evidence leads us to believe this. Ronnie Ingram was convicted for the recent robbery case, the gun was found at his girlfriend’s house and it is the same gun that was used in the 1989 homicide. My original plan was similar to what I actually did to solve this homicide. I was able to collect police reports, evidence, forensic reports, photos, police sketches, autopsy reports and toxicology reports. I was able to identify and conduct interviews with all of the suspects as well check MVA (Maryland Vehicle Accident) records, NCIC (National Crime Information Center) records, police records and traced weapons that were found.

The amount of damage a bullet has sustained upon hitting a hard surface like the floor or the wall of the abandoned house can help determine approximately where the shooter was standing, what angle the gun was fired from, and when the gun was fired. Any residue on the bullet can be studied and compared to residue on the hand of a suspect, the gun that was fired, or any object that was close by when the firearm was used. This information helps investigators uncover the identity of the shooter. Similarly, studying the markings found on a bullet or the impact a bullet made on any surface can establish exactly which gun the criminal used. Every firearm produces a slightly different and unique pattern on the shell-casing it fires; the bullet will therefore imprint a distinct pattern upon anything it hits.

The background check “is checking to see the applicant’s character associated, reputation, loyalty, ability, financial responsibilities, biases, or prejudice, and alcohol or drug use” (Ackerman 151). They will check police records, financial record, where the person has lived, went to school, employment activities, and the people the applicant knows (Ackerman 168). “The FBI verifies employment, credentials, educational background, citizenship, birth records, residency, military service, and medical history.” (Ackerman

“However, your duties could vary depending on your specialism, and may include some or all of the following: blood grouping and DNA profiling analysing fluid and tissue samples for traces of drugs and poisons identifying, comparing and matching various materials examining splash patterns and the distribution of particles analysing handwriting, signatures, ink and paper providing expert advice on explosives, firearms and ballistics researching and developing new technologies recovering data from computers, mobile phones and other electronic equipment attending crime scenes, such as a murder or fire giving impartial scientific evidence in court supervising assistant forensic scientists in the laboratory” (Forensic Scientist Job Information | National Careers

In cases where a suspect is identified, a sample of that person’s DNA can be compared to evidence from the crime scene. Also, in cases where a suspect has not yet been identified, biological evidence from the crime scene can be analyzed and compared to offender profiles in DNA databases to help identify the perpetrator. DNA can be used to identify criminals with incredible accuracy when biological evidence exists. In all, DNA technology is increasingly vital to ensuring accuracy and fairness in the criminal justice system. DNA profiling was originally developed as a method of determining paternity.

It is essential to provide a written report of all examinations for use by the Courts and attendance at court may be required in order to provide information regarding their scene examination. Once your crime scene is examined and you have a suspect the first thing you want to do is check for Gun Shot Residue (GSR). GSR can be a vital piece of evidence determining if a suspect was actually the one shooting at a crime scene. The GSR is generally made of Barium, Antimony, and Styphnate. These are the main ingredients that come from firing a gun.

All of my questions could explain why certain things happened that was stated in the article, including why cigarettes and money was stolen, why the crime was committed at 4:00 AM, and many more. I determined these questions by thinking about what professional profilers might ask if they were studying this crime as

The difference between homicide and murder as outlined in the Criminal Code will be presented. A definition of serial homicide will be provided. The case of one of Cody Legebokoff will then be presented, outlining its key aspects. The theoretical perspectives of Psychopathy and Routine Activities Theory will

ABSTRACT: Serial crimes are the problems which are mostly committed by minority of offenders. The law enforcement people are forced to find out the serial crimes which is considered as complex task. In order to find out the serial crimes, one need to investigate the large number of collected crimes which is unlinked with each other. These problem need to be analysed in different ways to find out the link among each crimes happened in various locations to find out serial crimes. In the previous work, cut clustering algorithm were used to cluster the similar type of crime happened in various locations .However the existing work lacks from the number of labelled classes used for clustering which will limit the number of data points to be used

Many people who think that the gun laws should become more strict are wanting stricter laws surrounding the firearms, not the people who are in control of the firearms. Many can agree that all firearms are inanimate objects. Inanimacy refers to an object that is not animated, or alive. However, the person who is in control of the firearm is a living creature. It is impossible for the inanimate firearm to pull it’s own trigger.

Reports are obtained from the people and property class. Notifier: Reports various types of criminal activity to the police via designated division. I.e. homicide, property, SVU, etc. Methods of the report class consist of: getinfo: this gets information submitted to the people and property class.